Walmart Shrimp Recalled for Potential Radioactive Contamination

A new shrimp recall is in effect, so check your freezers. The FDA issued this recall after a shipment of shrimp imported from Indonesia tested positive for low levels of radiation. Here’s everything we know so far.

What caused the shrimp recall?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people not to eat certain frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because it may contain low levels of radioactive material.

Testing showed that one shipment of frozen shrimp from the company PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) contained cesium‑137, a radioactive substance. The primary health concern of long-term, repeated low-dose exposure to cesium-137 is an elevated risk of cancer. No illnesses have been reported so far.

According to the FDA, the company may have used unsanitary processing methods, and some shrimp products made it into the U.S. food supply before the issue was caught. The FDA is concerned that other batches from the same company may also be unsafe.

What stores sold the shrimp?

The shrimp were sold exclusively at Walmart stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia.

How do I know if I have recalled shrimp?

If you live in one of these states and shop at Walmart, check your freezer for Great Value frozen raw shrimp. The following codes are printed on the back of the shrimp packaging.

Great Value Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp

• Size: 2-pound bag
• Item Code: 7383108
• Lot Codes: 8005540‑1, 8005538‑1 or 8005539‑1
• Best by date: 3/15/2027

What should I do next?

If you have any of the recalled shrimp, do not eat it. You can either throw it away, or return it to your local Walmart for a refund. If you’ve eaten the shrimp and feel ill, seek medical attention.